Freshwater Aquarium Aficionados???

Ibd We have a koi pond not to mention Ms. greenroom is a published fisheries biologist. Do we know fish. She did her masters thesis on age an growth studies. What da need?

Oh yea I forgot, she is the only woman I know that when I catch fish she really likes to fillet em.

ok, I have a 75 gallon tank. I have had fish for years, seen many things, have had broods of babies. I have a Gourami that is hiding in a cave. He/she comes out to eat and then goes back in. We have some angels in the tank as well. I dont ever see them being agressive to the gouramis. The tail fins on the Gouramis are not frayed..

Have you ever had experience with a Gourami laying eggs? I do think they are fixing to "do it"

What am I going to do to save the little G's life????

Here is what Ms. Greenroom thinks. The gouramis may be spawning, but angels are also very aggressive fish. How long have they been kept with the gouramis? This fish could just be hiding if the angels are relatively new to the tank.

If you are certain the gouramis are spawning, it might be a good idea to move them to a separate tank. They build bubble nests that are easily disturbed by flowing water, and your other fish will eat the eggs if they can get to them. The spawning tank needs a lower water level, and low lights (romancing gouramis ).

Ibd We have a koi pond not to mention Ms. greenroom is a published fisheries biologist. Do we know fish. She did her masters thesis on age an growth studies. What da need?

I think she also went to the finest institution of higher learning in the southeast for that masters degree.

I think she also went to the finest institution of higher learning in the southeast for that masters degree.

You would know. That is arguably the best institution in the country for fisheries studies.

That is arguably the best institution in the country for fisheries studies.

No argument here!

Here is what Ms. Greenroom thinks. The gouramis may be spawning, but angels are also very aggressive fish. How long have they been kept with the gouramis? This fish could just be hiding if the angels are relatively new to the tank.

all of these fish have been together since they were very small. There are lots of caves/hiding places so I personally dont think that there is any tension in the tank...

If you are certain the gouramis are spawning, it might be a good idea to move them to a separate tank. They build bubble nests that are easily disturbed by flowing water, and your other fish will eat the eggs if they can get to them. The spawning tank needs a lower water level, and low lights (romancing gouramis ).

:shock: well in my younger years I went and bought a new tank for some breeding jewel cichlids. Before I knew it Mr. IBD and I had 6 tanks all over the place... I unfortunately dont think that this batch of babies will make it. With moving and all setting up a new tank is not in the cards. At least the fish can have funn while doing it..

all of these fish have been together since they were very small. There are lots of caves/hiding places so I personally dont think that there is any tension in the tank...


:shock: well in my younger years I went and bought a new tank for some breeding jewel cichlids. Before I knew it Mr. IBD and I had 6 tanks all over the place... I unfortunately dont think that this batch of babies will make it. With moving and all setting up a new tank is not in the cards. At least the fish can have funn while doing it..

If a spawning tank is not in the cards, maybe just the good hiding places for the eggs and the little baby gouramis, if they make it to hatch, will work out. There is a possibility if they have enough places that larger fish cannot get into. If not, hope the gouramis have funn anyway!

I understand the thing about having tanks everywhere! You either have to be REALLY into your aquarium fish or running a hatchery to enjoy that. Seems like everybody does it at least once before they realize that their tanks have taken over their homes.

What she said.

I do, but it's unusual. It has a red eared slider turtle, a rescued crayfish, a fiddler crab, and a handfull of guppies. It's almost self sustaining...

I do, but it's unusual. It has a red eared slider turtle, a rescued crayfish, a fiddler crab, and a handfull of guppies. It's almost self sustaining...

the turtle doesn't eat the guppies???

While we are on the subject. I need algea eater fish. Does anyone know where there is a pet store or somewhere that sells fish? Help quick we are having a Finding Nemo situation. Thanks

Ibd We have a koi pond not to mention Ms. greenroom is a published fisheries biologist. Do we know fish. She did her masters thesis on age an growth studies. What da need?

We have a koi pond. It is a lot of work to keep clean, but it's worth it. The most effective way to control the algae is water hyacinths, anacharis, and water lettuce (although that doesn't last long because they love to munch on it). I love to watch them swim around. When they see us coming, they swim towards us like little doggies because they think we're about to feed them. Daughter used to have them all named, but now they have inbred so much that they all pretty much look the same.

But I guess this is tangential since we're talking about indoor aquariums.

Try some Aquashade, it will turn the water blue but it is a UV protection and keeps algae from growing. Taa Daa!

While we are on the subject. I need algea eater fish. Does anyone know where there is a pet store or somewhere that sells fish? Help quick we are having a Finding Nemo situation. Thanks

do you have a fresh water tank or salt water. if you have a fresh water tank I will give you a pecatamus (sucker fish) It is about 5-6 inches long so may not work if you have a small tank.

If that does not work out the best fish store that I have found is at Hathaway Bridge. It is in the old Wal-Mart store area. South side of 98. The tanks look healthy and they had a decent selection. My second choice is petsmart . They get shipments in on Thursdays I think...

do you have a fresh water tank or salt water. if you have a fresh water tank I will give you a pecatamus (sucker fish) It is about 5-6 inches long so may not work if you have a small tank.

If that does not work out the best fish store that I have found is at Hathaway Bridge. It is in the old Wal-Mart store area. South side of 98. The tanks look healthy and they had a decent selection. My second choice is petsmart . They get shipments in on Thursdays I think...

Are there fish mills like puppy mills?

the turtle doesn't eat the guppies???

It does, and the crayfish and crab eat the left overs. The guppies breed like rabbits so there are always new little fish in there. I haven't thrown food balls in there in over a year!

You would know. That is arguably the best institution in the country for fisheries studies.

No argument here!

Hey did you see the front page of the recent Auburn Commons? I quote, "The government of China has recognized AU's department of Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures as housing the premier program in the world."

I guess we were right

Hey did you see the front page of the recent Auburn Commons? I quote, "The government of China has recognized AU's department of Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures as housing the premier program in the world."

I guess we were right

Nice... I thought we might be a little biased, but I guess not!

Are there fish mills like puppy mills?

It would be difficult to have fish mills like puppy mills. Many aquarium fish are difficult to breed in captivity, and most babies require special care. The major environmental concern with aquarium fish is whether or not they are being captured in the wild, how they are captured, and the effects of capturing fish on the local ecosystem.